#240

Elegant German Bisque Lady Doll with Elaborate Coiffure and Fine Gown
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$600
sold
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with slender face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair with waved curls across the forehead, coronets of rolled curls at the crown held by a gilt hair bow, and lavish tumbling curls at the back of head, pierced modeled ears, painted large blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, stitched-on stockings and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: regal presence with rare and elaborate coiffure, wearing beautiful antique gown.